Tom Szymanski – Be the Streak

The Culver’s Curd Crusade: An Eight-Stop Wisconsin Ultra-Feast

UnrealitiesJuly 15, 2025

Ever since my 49-mile, six-Olive-Garden ultra, I've thought about other routes I could take. I figured regional chains would create more interest as I could experience local items and new trails. I planned a Portillo's run…

The Portillo’s Ultra: My 56-Mile, 10-Stop Vegetarian Fueling Plan

UnrealitiesJuly 8, 2025

Six years ago, I ran for 49 miles and ate a meal at six different Olive Gardens in one day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5u4DcIL-24 Ever since, I've had a lingering thought. It started as a joke, but the more…

The Switch 2

GamingJuly 1, 2025

I am part of the problem. If there's a new console, I want it. This isn't a new development. I have a long and slightly embarrassing history of waiting in lines and even selling entire game…

RetroTINK About It

GamingJune 24, 2025

I talked previously about my Matrox Marvel G400-TV. Twenty-five years ago, I was obsessed with getting media onto my computer. I wanted to save every TV show in the highest possible quality on my computer. I…

Random Nationwide Tours

UnrealitiesJune 17, 2025

I am familiar with traversing the nation for a made-up reason. I saw a football game in every NFL stadium in 2021. Furthermore, I am a fan of YouTuber Eddy Burback. He has now made two…

College Essays for Top Schools

CollegeJune 10, 2025

When applying to a top school, you need to complete at least one 650-word essay. Most prestigious institutions require you to write multiple. The Common App Essay You will need to complete this essay for every…

What is Happening with Trump and American Universities?

CollegeJune 3, 2025

Recent headlines highlight a concerning trend regarding U.S. universities. For example, on March 10th, it was reported that 60 universities were under investigation, followed by a report on March 14th that 52 universities were under investigation…

Nine Years of Running

StreaksMay 27, 2025

Oh, hi. I run. It's my thing. I have written about this before. I have now run six or more miles for nine consecutive years. I ran 17 miles in 2h20m. I ran a half-marathon under…

Are the Cubs Good?

ThoughtsMay 20, 2025

My Cubs' fandom is the closest thing I have to a religion. I blindly follow the team, and their 2016 World Series victory constantly reminds me that my sports team can actually win. Unfortunately, since 2016,…

New AMC A-List

MoviesMay 13, 2025

As a fan of the AMC A-List, especially for the summer months, I was excited about the AMC A-List update. Now, more of your family can join you at the movies! Ages 13+ can now see…